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Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College

12345 College Blvd
Overland Park, KS 66210

Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College is a theatre in Overland Park, KS.

Upcoming Shows

'The Who's Tommy'

Featured'The Who's Tommy'

Oct 14

In 1969, The Who created a rock opera that changed the course of music history. And now, it’s back in a dazzling all-new production that feels more relevant than ever. After witnessing his father shoot his rival, the young Tommy Walker is lost in the universe, endlessly and...

What iF Puppets presents 'How to Snag a Sea Monster'

What iF Puppets presents 'How to Snag a Sea Monster'

Oct 7 – Oct 10, 2026

When a seaweed-covered creature washes ashore in the Cape Cod village of Barnacle Bay, the inhabitants fear the worst. Is it a sea monster in their midst? No, it's a baby as big as a house! The villagers adopt the giant baby, whom they name Stormalong or Stormy, for short...

'The Billy Joel Legacy'

'The Billy Joel Legacy'

Oct 11

This concert experience takes you on a journey through Billy Joel’s legendary career, from his humble beginnings to becoming one of the greatest songwriters and performers of all time. Through faithful recreation of the original music, stunning visuals, and compelling...

'Outlander in Concert'

'Outlander in Concert'

Oct 23

For longtime “Outlander” fans, these words feel like home. As the global phenomenon reaches its conclusion in 2026, its heart continues to beat on stage with “Outlander in Concert.” The officially licensed live concert experience was created in collaboration with its showrunner...

Ryan & Ryan 'Kickin' the Clouds Away'

Ryan & Ryan 'Kickin' the Clouds Away'

Oct 25

Enjoy some of the world’s best piano music in Ryan & Ryan’s Kickin’ the Clouds Away program. Featuring jazz, ragtime, classical, and even gospel song arrangements by the dynamic father-son duo, sure to strike a chord with any audience.

'What Do You Do With a Problem?'

'What Do You Do With a Problem?'

Nov 6 – Nov 7, 2026

This dance theatre adaptation of the No. 1 New York Times bestseller, “What Do You Do With a Problem?” is a powerful story for all ages about a child facing a persistent problem. At first, the problem feels overwhelming, growing larger the more it’s ignored. But when the child...

360 Allstars

360 Allstars

Nov 12

Boasting a stellar international cast of World Champion and World Record-holding athletes and artists, don't miss this chance to witness the global smash hit seen by over 2 million people worldwide.

Blind Boys of Alabama

Blind Boys of Alabama

Nov 14

The legendary Blind Boys of Alabama bring their transcendent harmonies and spiritual power to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Stevie Wonder's iconic album “Songs in the Key of Life,” featuring classics like “Sir Duke,” “I Wish,” and more. This special presentation pairs many...

Take3 'Where Bach Meets Rock'

Take3 'Where Bach Meets Rock'

Nov 21

Seamlessly merging hits from rock and oldies to Americana, pop, and country, the genre-smashing, vocal/instrumental trio with backup band, TAKE3, lives at the intersection where art and pop culture collide. For this performance, the trio will be joined by guest musicians on...

Owen/Cox Dance Group 'The Nutcracker and the Mouse King'

Owen/Cox Dance Group 'The Nutcracker and the Mouse King'

Dec 10 – Dec 13, 2026

Almost everyone is familiar with the traditional version of the holiday story, “The Nutcracker.” Far fewer are aware of the original and notably darker inspiration for this beloved ballet—E.T.A. Hoffman’s 1816 story, “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.” Owen/Cox Dance Group...

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company

Jan 22, 2027

The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company performs at the intersection of innovation and tradition, empowering communities through performances and interactive engagements. Through its productions, the company fosters cross-cultural understanding while addressing important themes of...

Gravity

Gravity

Jan 30, 2027

This gravity-defying show combines powerhouse vocals, wicked harmonies, and a sparkle of stardom to celebrate the greatest music and divas of all time. Inspired by “Wicked” and other iconic Broadway shows, “Gravity” transports audiences on a magical journey through decades of...

'Style Thief Fashion Show: Tools Not Rules Tour'

'Style Thief Fashion Show: Tools Not Rules Tour'

Feb 20, 2027

Style Thief Fashion Show is an interactive and dynamic experience that engages audiences through fashion, creativity, and individuality. Created by renowned stylist Erin Stoll, the show delivers not only practical fashion tips but also lively discussions about personal style and...

'Hold On To Your Butts'

'Hold On To Your Butts'

Mar 12 – Mar 13, 2027

Sixty-five million years ago, dinosaurs ruled the Earth. Thirty years ago, a movie about dinosaurs ruled the box office. Now… two actors and a foley artist perform a live, shot-for-shot parody of the greatest dinosaur film in cinema history. Get ready… to HOLD ON TO YOUR BUTTS!...

Actors From The London Stage 'King Lear'

Actors From The London Stage 'King Lear'

Mar 25 – Mar 26, 2027

Confronting the role of the monarch in the balance between authority and chaos, King Lear reveals the beauty of selfless love, the heartache of betrayal, and the descent of civilization into brutishness when selfish greed has run amuck. Shakespeare’s powerful examination of...

Yamato

Yamato

Mar 27, 2027

Yamato is a Japanese Taiko drumming group based in Asuka-mura Nara Prefecture, which is well known by Japanese people as the hometown of Japan. They call themselves “Yamato, the Taiko drumming group that travels all over the world.” They have given more than 4,000 shows across...

'Treasure Island Reimagined: Jane Hawkins and the Pirate's Gold'

'Treasure Island Reimagined: Jane Hawkins and the Pirate's Gold'

Apr 2 – Apr 3, 2027

“Treasure Island Reimagined: Jane Hawkins and the Pirate's Gold” is the newest show from Jason Neulander, the mind behind the smash hit “The Intergalactic Nemesis.” In this adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic, three performers provide all the voices, sound effects...

'Burn the Floor presents Maks & Peta Live!'

'Burn the Floor presents Maks & Peta Live!'

Apr 3, 2027

Maks & Peta Live! is the ultimate high-voltage dance extravaganza, exploding with jaw-dropping choreography and breathtaking moves, filled with infectious energy and irresistible charm, celebrating the pure joy of dance. The production features Maksim “Maks” Chmerkovskiy and...

Mutts Gone Nuts - Unleashed

Mutts Gone Nuts - Unleashed

May 8, 2027

Come see a half dozen of the world’s most talented four-legged performers, in an uproariously funny dog spectacular that is leaving audiences everywhere howling for more! The all-star lineup includes a Guinness World Record holder, an “America’s Got Talent” fan favorite, and a...

Articles

Review: THE HALLELUJAH GIRLS at New Theatre & Restaurant

Review: THE HALLELUJAH GIRLS at New Theatre & Restaurant

by Alan Portner · September 23, 2026

If laughter is truly the best medicine, the women of Eden Falls, Georgia, have opened exactly the right kind of health spa.  “The Hallelujah Girls,” is a fast-moving Southern comedy by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten. The play is an affectionate, fast-moving celebration of friends…

Review: EUREKA DAY at City Stage

Review: EUREKA DAY at City Stage

by Alan Portner · September 15, 2026

It had taken me a day or two to absorb Jonathan Spector’s Eureka Day both well-acted and well-produced by Kansas City Actor’s Theatre in the City Theatre space of Union Station.  Cleverly cloaked in comedy, this 2025 Tony Award Winner strikes a deeply held cultural belief from playwright Jonath…

Review: DISNEY'S NEWSIES at Starlight Theater

Review: DISNEY'S NEWSIES at Starlight Theater

by Alan Portner · September 9, 2026

Disney’s Newsies does not merely seize the day. It dances on it, vaults over it and occasionally executes a backflip before the day knows what struck it. It takes an 1899 historical event as a jumping off place and imagines the history as it might have been retold in a 1930’s Busby Berkeley movi…

Review: KC Rep's COME FROM AWAY at Spencer Theatre

Review: KC Rep's COME FROM AWAY at Spencer Theatre

by Alan Portner · September 8, 2026

Kansas City Repertory Theater’s new production of “Come From Away” is top notch in every possible way. “Come From Away” is about how one remote Canadian town rallied in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America to embrace neighbors they could not have imagined th…

Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Music Theatre Heritage

Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Music Theatre Heritage

by Andrew Burrill · August 30, 2026

A contemporary rock opera reimagines a familiar biblical story as a thrilling exploration of faith, fame, loyalty, doubt, and political power—proving this timeless tale still resonates with urgent relevance today.…

Review: THE SHARK IS BROKEN at The Warwick Theatre

Review: THE SHARK IS BROKEN at The Warwick Theatre

by Alan Portner · August 17, 2026

“The Shark Is Broken” is a fascinating invite into a hidden world that informs us how the sausage gets made when it comes to mega-hit films. This play snickers as three famous actors suffer “slings and arrows” while Bruce, a damned mechanical shark, turns turtle repeatedly during filming “…

Review: WICKED at Kansas City Music Hall

Review: WICKED at Kansas City Music Hall

by Alan Portner · August 17, 2026

Musical theater reviewers infrequently and pleasantly rediscover an old friend.  “Wicked,” just opened at the venerable, 2400 seat Kansas City Music Hall with a recently refreshed cast, is an entertaining example.…

Review: INTIMATE APPAREL at Kansas City Actors' Theatre

Review: INTIMATE APPAREL at Kansas City Actors' Theatre

by Alan Portner · August 9, 2026

The year is 1905.  The place is New York City. The play is Lynn Nottage’s intimate and surprisingly affective comedy/drama “Intimate Apparel.” “Intimate Apparel” tells a tale drawn from Nottage’s own passed down ancestry stories and perhaps a little imagined history.  The inspiration i…

Review: SPAMALOT at Starlight Theatre

Review: SPAMALOT at Starlight Theatre

by Alan Portner · August 5, 2026

The current national tour of Monty Python's Spamalot opened at Starlight Theatre on Tuesday evening August 4, for a weeklong residency.  This is my first exposure to this joyful send-up of all things musical theatre, motion pictures, vaudeville, and puppetry.  Can you say” inspired silliness?”…

Review: LEGALLY BLOND, THE MUSICAL at New Theatre Restauant

Review: LEGALLY BLOND, THE MUSICAL at New Theatre Restauant

by Alan Portner · July 19, 2026

You will never see a production of “Legally Blond, the musical” better performed or sung or danced than what you can see currently running at New Theatre Restaurant in Overland Park.  This is pure, show-biz entertainment as rendered by this cast and Director/ Choreographer Jerry Jay Cranford an…

Past Shows

45 total · showing 31–40

'Alice: Dreaming of Wonderland'

Featured'Alice: Dreaming of Wonderland'

Apr 11

Based on the classic by Lewis Carroll, “Alice: Dreaming of Wonderland” is an action-packed theatrical circus full of surprises, amazing acts, video projection with 3-D mapping and live music. Alice’s adventures are a manifesto to fantasy and free spirit, as well as a profound...

The Comedy Zone presents Gina Brillon

The Comedy Zone presents Gina Brillon

Mar 9

Gina Brillon was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. The Puerto Rican actress, comedian, writer and mom has been a stand-up comic since she was 17 years old. Her one-hour special, "Gina Brillon: The Floor is Lava" (Amazon Prime Video), won a 2021 Gracie Award and was...

The StepCrew

The StepCrew

Mar 3

This amazing company is led by Cara Butler and Pilatzke brothers, Jon and Nathan. Butler is best known as The Chieftains’ top Irish dancer for the last three decades, while the Pilatzkes are undoubtedly Canada’s leading and most exciting Ottawa Valley Step dancers. Accompanied...

The Doo Wop Project

The Doo Wop Project

Mar 1

If you’ve seen The Doo Wop Project before, you are in for a brand-new treat! If you haven’t seen them yet, you’ll be treated to a fantastic evening of the greatest music in American pop and rock history … from the classic sound of five guys singing harmonies on a street corner...

'Little Women the Musical'

'Little Women the Musical'

Feb 10

Based on Louisa May Alcott's life, “Little Women” follows the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March, each determined to live life on her own terms. Produced nationally and internationally, “Little Women” has been praised by critics for its ambition in bringing the...

'North'

'North'

Jan 25 – Jan 27, 2024

“North” is a moving story that explores the multi-faceted reality of Black life during the antebellum period, and which aims to bring out the full range of experiences of freedom seekers. While acknowledging the realities of slavery, the narrative and original musical...

'Women of Note in Words and Song'

Featured'Women of Note in Words and Song'

Jan 13

This collaborative, script in hand performance brings together the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival and the Bach Aria Soloists for an all-female program. Riveting scenes from Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” “As You Like it,” “King Lear,” “Hamlet,” “A Midsummer Night's Dream,”...

'Million Dollar Quartet Christmas'

'Million Dollar Quartet Christmas'

Dec 7

Inspired by the Tony Award-nominated hit musical “Million Dollar Quartet,” this holiday reimagining once again brings together soon-to-be legends Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley for a musical holiday celebration featuring a nostalgic string of...

'On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan'

'On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan'

Dec 3

"On Your Feet!" is the inspiring true story about heart, heritage and two people who believed in their talent—and each other—to become an international sensation: Emilio and Gloria Estefan. Now their story is an all-new exhilarating original musical winning the hearts of critics...

'John Cameron Mitchell & Amber Martin in Cassette Roulette'

Featured'John Cameron Mitchell & Amber Martin in Cassette Roulette'

Nov 10

Tony Award-winning star of stage and screen John Cameron Mitchell ( Joe vs. Carole, Hedwig and the Angry Inch ), one of alt-culture’s boldest creators, joins forces with international cabaret star Amber Martin and special guests for an evening of songs, stories, and characters...

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'The Who's Tommy' in Kansas City 'The Who's Tommy'
Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (10/14-10/14)
Come From Away in Kansas City Come From Away
Olathe Civic Theatre Assn (OCTA) (6/04-6/20)
'The Billy Joel Legacy' in Kansas City 'The Billy Joel Legacy'
Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (10/11-10/11)
Chucky's Play in Kansas City Chucky's Play
Westport Bowery (10/22-10/24)
The Phantom of the Opera in Kansas City The Phantom of the Opera
Music Hall Kansas City (12/06-12/06)
'Hold On To Your Butts' in Kansas City 'Hold On To Your Butts'
Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (3/12-3/13)
Clint Black & Midland in Kansas City Clint Black & Midland
Ozarks Amphitheater (10/10-10/10)
The Lion in Winter in Kansas City The Lion in Winter
Olathe Civic Theatre Assn (OCTA) (10/30-11/15)
TBC Truck, Trailer Repair & Diesel Performance in Kansas City TBC Truck, Trailer Repair & Diesel Performance
TBC Truck, Trailer Repair & Diesel Performance (5/01-12/01)
Mutts Gone Nuts - Unleashed in Kansas City Mutts Gone Nuts - Unleashed
Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (5/08-5/08)